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The Indigo League ([personal profile] indigo_league) wrote in [community profile] victory_road2017-04-08 10:53 am

ROCKET BATTLE LOG

As the clock nears 10 PM on Saturday, the manor (or the parts of it that people aren’t blocked off from, anyway) is completely abuzz with speculation and gossip. What could Lance possibly be planning to announce? And why haven’t any of the Elite Four even been around? They’re fairly reclusive, but it’s safe to say that everyone is at least a little curious, if not actively suspicious.

But it’s time for the big reveal, so manor staff are bustling around, reminding everybody to be in the ballroom in a few minutes for Lance’s important unveiling of… well, whatever it is he’s unveiling! The staff all seem pretty excited, so it must be big, right?

There’s been plenty of room to dance and move around in the Ballroom until now, but with everybody packed in there at once, the space is a little tighter. Especially with the small stage and podium set up in the middle. As the last (or seemingly last, assuming there aren’t any carefree stragglers who didn’t bother turning up on time) person is ushered in by staff, complete with whispers of "Psst! Hurry up, it’s almost time!", the door to the ballroom is shut and the lights dim slightly, sending a hush over the audience.

After some fumbling from whoever’s in charge of the lights (... wait, is that Captain Garfield and his Rattata up there? He’s a theater tech too?! That guy must REALLY be a jack of all trades!), a spotlight flips on and centers on the podium, where the head staffer (who might be recognized as the one with the terrible hipster mustache who’s been doing a PARTICULARLY egregious amount of schmoozing and sucking-up to trainers over the course of the party) is stepping up to the podium.

He clears his throat.

"Welcome, welcome, ladies and gentlemen! On behalf of the Elite Four, we’re all so happy you could join us! We hope you’ve all been having as good a time as we have, because I’ve got to say, I think this is our best party yet!"

He looks around at the assembled trainers eagerly, as though anticipating unanimous agreement.

When there’s an impatient buzz (and a shout of "Get on with it already!" from someone) instead, he laughs awkwardly.

"Oh, yes, well, we’re all here for one reason, right? To see what Lance has brought you all here for! Well, folks, as you can see, he’s not here with us right now… He’s had a bit of a-- how shall we say… an accident! So sad, I know! But fortunately, he’s graciously allowing us to make his announcement for him. Which is…"

On cue, the spotlight turns stark red. If anyone has the presence of mind to look, Captain Garfield's Rattata is holding a bit of red plastic filter in front of it.

But chances are, everyone’s attention is probably going to stay on the stage, because the guy at the podium literally just RIPPED HIS CLOTHING OFF DRAMATICALLY, revealing… yes… a very, very familiar black-and-red uniform underneath.

It’s followed immediately by more ripping sounds as other staff and even some partygoers scattered throughout the audience follow his lead, and the telltale noises and flashing of Pokemon being released from their balls. And many voices, all yelling at once...

"PREPARE FOR TROUBLE! AND MAKE IT DOUBLE!!"


The music shifts.

OOC Notes: The number of characters who must participate in the battle to call it a success is 37! In order to keep track, once you have made your first comment to this post (either a toplevel or a tag to someone else!), please bring it to the CHECK IN THREAD by 10 PM EST tomorrow! YOUR COMMENT MUST BE POSTED TO THIS THREAD IN ORDER FOR IT TO COUNT TOWARDS THE TOTAL.

GUESS WHAT GUYS?





OOC notes: Here it is, the part where your characters get to explore the Rocket Base and discover its secrets! Maps of each level will be posted in this top post as they are opened up, with blacked out sections being revealed as obstacles are cleared. Obstacle clearing will be based on total comment count to any mod comment with a count listed, whether those comments are contained in a single thread or spread out over multiple different ones. As many people can comment to an obstacle or base level as wish to, for as long as they want, even after it has been cleared. There are a total of two obstacles (including the first one) which are triggered by character actions we will be watching for!

Anyone who wants to thread anything out in the base or mansion during the time characters are trapped (and who doesn't want to use this log for whatever reason) is free to make their own network/action posts with whatever they like! But mods will not be coming around to those with interaction, and they will not count towards clearing obstacles.

Questions? Ask them HERE!

NOTE FOR ITEM RNG: In order for the mods to give out your item, your character must be actively looking through the loot piles in whatever tag you'd like us to respond to with your item! Items can also be given out in the middle of an existing thread between characters, whenever they get around to searching the piles! The header does not have to be in your toplevel.

Links List

Level One



OBSTACLE - KEY CARD (CLEARED)

OBSTACLE - CONVEYOR BELT HELL (CLEARED)

Level Two



Level Three



ELITE 4 JAIL

OBSTACLE - FREE THE LEGENDARY

purramedic: https://heartbleats.tumblr.com/faq (scoff)

[personal profile] purramedic 2017-04-12 11:01 pm (UTC)(link)
[Joseph being distracted by the human attacking his trainer should be a good opportunity to land a few more good hits, but Flop is still peeved enough by the Taunt that he throws whatever seems like a good idea at the time. Not that a Sucker Punch will do much to a Weavile.

On the receiving end of those claws, Anders folds, but picks himself up again in seconds. He's endured more blades and Darkspawn claws than most people even see in their lifetime, and he can work through the pain before his wounds are too grievous. Still, the sheer struggle of this is infuriating -- if Anders still had his magic, both the Rocket and his Pokemon would be ashes by now.

Well, at least he still has his fists.]


You're going to have to do better than that! I won't let you hurt these people!
11121_assumption: (Awkward)

[personal profile] 11121_assumption 2017-04-12 11:37 pm (UTC)(link)
What a noble hero Anders is.

It's a shame Walter doesn't have a choice in this. Team Rocket chose him. They gave him his Pokemon. They made their threats clear.

Ander's fist connects and for the second time in Johto, Walter is knocked back by a punch he saw coming. But he doesn't fight back. He tries to hold back Anders' punches but he doesn't actually try to hit him back. Like he's accepting it? Why would a Rocket do that?

Joseph doesn't appreciate the Sucker Punch and decides to show Flop how it's done. After being shaken off, he redirects his anger on Flop, intending to get him out of the fight so he can deal with Anders without interruption. He draws back from Flop's attack as if reeling, before throwing himself forward. Hope you were taking notes Flop!
purramedic: (grumpy but passive)

[personal profile] purramedic 2017-04-12 11:54 pm (UTC)(link)
[Anders has the wherewithal to stop himself when he realizes the grunt isn't actually fighting back, but it's too late for Flop. After withdrawing the downed Meowstic, Anders glares between the Rocket and his Weavile. Though he isn't going to even try using the last Pokemon currently with him, safely tucked in her ball, these two are still in for a nasty fight if they try to steal Trixie, Flop, or Vulpix.

He certainly doesn't trust the man in the mask, and he's seething at the injury dealt to his Pokemon, but Anders gives pause to hold his hand over a wound inflicted by Joseph's claws. So much for keeping his suit free of rips and bloodstains.]


You might as well fight back. One of us isn't leaving here in one piece. [He does have a knack for mouthing off when he's clearly at a disadvantage.]
11121_assumption: (Quiet Speech)

[personal profile] 11121_assumption 2017-04-13 12:20 am (UTC)(link)
Joseph leapt in front of Walter, giving another petty swipe at Ander's leg before planting himself firmly between them, bloodied claws still drawn and ready. But Walter touched the top of his head. Joseph looked up at him, clearly unhappy with the order to wait.

"We both know I deserved it. Haze!" He recalled Joseph before he do anymore damage and turned, walking into the chaos around them. As he walked, a dark mist descended from somewhere (although if he had been looking up before it started, Anders would spot the large, black bird that had used the attack) and concealed him, allowing him to vanish and duck away from Anders.
purramedic: (Heck)

[personal profile] purramedic 2017-04-13 12:41 am (UTC)(link)
[Now that things between them are somewhat calmer, Anders can definitely gauge a familiarity in the Rocket's voice, not to mention his attitude. Though he doesn't get a glimpse of the bird itself, he sees the shadow as it passes over him.

It could be a coincidence, and he wants to believe that, really. But now isn't the best time to mull it over. For now, Anders will be grateful that none of his Pokeballs were nabbed in the confusion, and set to finding his other Pokemon before something happens to them.

If he feels the need to approach someone about this incident later, he will.]